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Received Attorney General Letter for Deceptive Trade Practices?

I received a letter from the Attorney General of NY saying I may be conducting my practice using Deceptive Trade Practices because of my website, something to do with disclosing my participating status. What is this?

I am very concerned!

Dr. G

Answer:

Yes, I've seen this. This letter has been circulating for a week or so now (as far as I have seen) and it is the Health Care Bureau of the NY AG's office reviewing compliance with the new Surprise Bill law. The What? You read correctly - the Surprise Bill law. The new law that was passed and effective this past spring, which requires each practice to make certain public disclosures to all patients - including participation status (with specifics including what plans).

Contact me for representation in your response to the AG. Rule Number 1: DO NOT ENGAGE WITH A GOVERNMENT AGENCY ON YOUR OWN BEHALF.

For more information on the Surprise Law, check out some of our prior newsletters